What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Specialist - Power Generation position at We Energies?
We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Power Generation Engineer. This position can be located at our Milwaukee, Wisconsin locations or any of our WEC Energy Group power generation or renewable locations in Wisconsin. This position currently offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time spent in the office.
This position is part of a job family (Associate Engineering Specialist, Engineering Specialist, Senior Engineering Specialist, and Principal Engineering Specialist) where experience will be the determining factor.
About Us
WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.
As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.
If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.
Job Summary
The Engineering Specialist is responsible for engineering assignments of varied scope that require power piping and boiler subject matter expertise on projects and assignments in support of all Power Generation assets. This role will be required to travel to our power generation sites.
Job Responsibilities
Pay Range Minimum: $68,436.68
Pay Range Maximum: $156,125.32
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
Learn more at
WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.
This position is part of a job family (Associate Engineering Specialist, Engineering Specialist, Senior Engineering Specialist, and Principal Engineering Specialist) where experience will be the determining factor.
About Us
WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.
As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.
If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.
Job Summary
The Engineering Specialist is responsible for engineering assignments of varied scope that require power piping and boiler subject matter expertise on projects and assignments in support of all Power Generation assets. This role will be required to travel to our power generation sites.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee Power Generation boilers, emissions, and high energy piping inspection program
- Provide project management, technical and construction support for repair and replacement of power piping and power boilers.
- Advise and support staff at all PG facilities with subject matter expertise in the areas of metallurgy, welding, Power Piping and Boiler codes, standards and regulations.
- Evaluation of system performance through modeling, development of system designs, overseeing construction, maintenance and/or operations activities, incident investigations, troubleshooting systems and equipment and testing materials.
- Prepares engineering designs and performs engineering calculations.
- Review or prepare material and construction specifications and cost estimates, review or check internal and external construction plans, update as needed and implement construction activity for projects.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Performs basic equipment testing, troubleshooting and data analysis and supports more advanced troubleshooting activities.
- Demonstrates technical and operating knowledge of assigned equipment and/or systems.
- Supports and learns performance monitoring/optimization tools to ensure improved equipment and system reliability, efficiency and performance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related technical discipline is preferred. In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, an Associate’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related technical discipline with three years of engineering/project management experience will be accepted.
- 5 years of power plant or similar experience
- Metallurgy, welding, Power Piping and Boiler codes, standards and regulations experience
Pay Range Minimum: $68,436.68
Pay Range Maximum: $156,125.32
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
Learn more at
WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.
Salary : $68,437 - $156,125